Training & Development Lead

The Role 

As Training & Development Lead in Tacoma, reporting to the Director of Learning and Development in Houston, TX, you will be providing exemplary customer service to our clients by ensuring the competencies of our refinery employees meet and exceed the expectations of the U.S. Oil & Refining Leadership team and the Par Pacific Executive Leadership Team. As part of your specific responsibilities, in the following areas, you will: 

• Make your mark and leave a legacy as you help transform learning and development at U.S. Oil & Refining and ensure we are meeting our goals.
• Develop and manage project plans for human performance improvement initiatives within Par, including Par's leadership, technical, and job specific needs.
• Manage all refinery required training necessary for HSE compliance, process safety and mechanical integrity programs. Primarily responsible for Refinery Operations Training and Qualification program.
• Responsible for improving Operations training and qualification programs to include use of WBT and Operations Manuals.
• Responsible for the accountability and repeatability of Operations qualification programs in accordance with the refinery's training procedure.
• Responsible for tracking trainees' progress, recertification timelines, developing training succession plans, and communicating progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Manages the operations procedures and training databases.
• Work with the Safety department to administer training drills to site staff.
• Enjoy visibility as you interact with cross-functional groups throughout the refinery. You will work with almost everyone as you help to develop and refine our learning & Development programs.
• Identify and prioritize the internal and external resources required to complete performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify, develop, and implement learning systems to further development objectives.
• Oversee the delivery of learning and development activities at U.S. Oil & Refining and assist with same at other Par locations.
• Develop the initial audit protocol that will be used to monitor the effectiveness of site training programs.
• Recommend specific KPIs for the program refining leadership team.
• Track the progress of performance improvement initiatives against predefined KPIs and report KPI data to the Refining and Logistics Leadership Team.

• Manage and report progress on the Learning and Development budget to Director of Learning and Development and U.S. Oil & Refining's leadership team on a regular basis.

• Oversee the overall quality of U.S. Oil & Refining's training programs.

The Opportunity 

• Training & Development Lead for our Tacoma refinery at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Improve Par's performance by improving core competencies and improved skill to further the company's growth-oriented goals and focus on training excellence.
• Create local refinery learning standards and training initiatives with a collaborative team of training experts from Par's other refineries.
• Enjoy exposure to Senior Management while providing strategic analysis of our refinery training initiatives.

The Requirements 

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To be a good fit for the Training & Development Lead opportunity, you will have: 

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited four-year college or university, in Business, Organization Development, or other position related field highly preferred
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) certification preferred
• Proven successful team leadership
• 5+ years of adult learning and development experience desired
• Refinery / manufacturing / union experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in software systems management
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word); Navigator LMS, Visio, Photo Editing, VTA Learner, Resolution Tracker desired
• Experience with Smart Procedures/ATR preferred
• Highly developed business writing, verbal communication, and public-speaking skills
• Experience with integrations preferred.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities. 

More Good Reasons to work for Par:  

Unique culture 

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in. 

Location, location, location 

Because Par Pacific is located in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in Tacoma in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.  

Opportunistic growth strategy 

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies. 

Excellent compensation 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a robust allotment of paid time off; a 401(k) with company match; retirement savings plans; educational reimbursement; and more. 

Keys to Success 

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude. Candidates should have a natural thirst for knowledge and curiosity to drive personal and professional development. 

In addition, in order to be a successful Director of Learning and Development you will: 

• Be proactive 
• Achieve goals independently and contribute as a team player 
• Identify ways to improve processes and controls 

• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems 
• Strong work ethic and accountability 
• Effectively communicate with the team and ask questions 

The Company 

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity, related multimodal logistics systems, and 31 retail locations. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR". 

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting. 

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status,genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Pay Range:

$125,428 - $188,142 per year

Benefits:

Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program. Employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan and are able to purchase company stock at discounted prices.  Salaried employees are eligible for Unlimited Paid Time Off and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Other Compensation:

Employee is eligible for an annual incentive program targeted as 15% of annual pay based upon both company financial performance and individual performance to goals.